Comments by Janet Fecht Most recent public comments by Janet Fecht https://nowcomment.com/users/115854 Navigating the online world of online affinity groups is new to me as well. I love learning from my students and trying to understand how gaming can support their learning. https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663592 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663592 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:46:14 -0500 I have always struggled with the purpose of online gaming. I am a nongamer and have always felt that video games do create antisocial behaviors in young children. I am learning that there is a lot more to these games than I once thought. https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663585 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663585 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:41:46 -0500 I think the reason parents and educators don't actively support online activities is because most of what we hear about them is negative. How do we educate these adults so they understand how they can be effective learning tools? https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663580 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663580 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:35:03 -0500 I love that you brought up the learning process instead of the product. I believe this is where true learning happens...in the process. We can work on the final product later, but the process in getting there is where the most critical thinking happens! https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663574 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663574 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:31:00 -0500 I think about my students who feel as if they don't "belong." I believe that bringing these affinity groups and related projects into the classroom will allow them to open up and share their passion with their peers. What a great way to learn! https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663571 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663571 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:27:03 -0500 I agree, Satie. I think our administration needs to be educated about the benefits of these groups and how they can support our students' learning. I am an older teacher and you said it correctly when you said the digital age is frightening to some! https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663567 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663567 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:23:03 -0500 Online affinity groups are new to me, but I am realizing the tremendous learning potential that comes with these groups. I believe that they are so beneficial to "quirky" kids who may not feel like they "fit in" anywhere else. https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2663552 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:19:14 -0500